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Fire Engine Maintenance

Fire Engine Maintenance. Unit 1B – Pump Inspections and Maintenance. Objectives. Inspect a pump package and describe pump maintenance procedures as outlined in the FEMPR. Correctly enter all pump information in the FEMPR. Conduct a pump performance test and record the results in the FEMPR.

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Fire Engine Maintenance

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  1. Fire EngineMaintenance Unit 1B – Pump Inspections and Maintenance

  2. Objectives • Inspect a pump package and describe pump maintenance procedures as outlined in the FEMPR. • Correctly enter all pump information in the FEMPR. • Conduct a pump performance test and record the results in the FEMPR.

  3. Objectives • Discuss winterization procedures as outlined in the FEMPR. • Troubleshoot and correct common problems with the pump and pump plumbing.

  4. Pump Package Inspection

  5. Pump Package

  6. Water Tank and Foam Tank

  7. Sight and Water Level Gauges

  8. Valves

  9. Coolant

  10. Oil

  11. Oil level is checked with the dipstick on the right side of the pump engine. Oil is added at the fill cap located on the top of the pump engine next to the exhaust. Oil Check and Fill

  12. Oil drain is located at the bottom on the right side of the pump engine. Drain is used to change oil. Oil drain hose empties under the rear of the truck on the left side. Oil Drain

  13. Oil filter is located next to the dipstick. Filter should be changed when oil is changed. Oil Filter

  14. Fuel Filter

  15. Air Filter(s)

  16. Primer

  17. Switches, Glow Plugs, & Throttle

  18. Gauges Water Pressure Gauge Water Tank Level Master Gauge RPM Gauge Engine Temperature Gauge Oil Pressure Gauge

  19. Water Pressure Safety Shutdown Switch

  20. Live Reels

  21. Foam Proportioner

  22. Foam Proportioner

  23. Water Inline Strainer

  24. Pump Mounting Bolts

  25. Pump Exhaust

  26. Gear Box

  27. Pump Maintenance Requirements • Basic Service • Pump Seal Maintenance • Annual Pump Motor Maintenance

  28. Winterization • Field or short-term • Full

  29. Pump Performance Test Guidelines • Test done according to FEMPR or local standards • Use same discharge port • Document test results and identify trends

  30. Commercial Certified Flow Meter

  31. Non-Commercial Flow Meter

  32. Homemade Pressure/Flow Tester

  33. Troubleshooting • Lights • Not illuminated • Pump engine • Will not start • Starts but will not keep running • Starts and runs but no water pressure exists • Other problems

  34. Objectives • Inspect a pump package and describe pump maintenance procedures as outlined in the FEMPR. • Correctly enter all pump information in the FEMPR. • Conduct a pump performance test and record the results in the FEMPR. • Discuss winterization procedures as outlined in the FEMPR. • Troubleshoot and correct common problems with the pump and pump plumbing.

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